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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, set in north america.
“When aliens travel to Earth from Alpha Centauri, differences between alien and human psychology result in an unprovoked invasion, and the resulting resistance results in the aliens' use of a devastating weapon.”
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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in mid 20th century.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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The Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Time travel.
InvasionNovel
Robin Cookstandalone novel1997
Thriller & suspense, about genetic engineering, set in north america.
The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Set in mid 20th century and north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror, dark in tone, about friendship, set in north america.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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